13 days in Azores, Porto & Lisbon Itinerary

Visiting Caldeira das Sete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo will get you outdoors. Get a sense of the local culture at Centro de Monitorizacao e Investigacao das Furnas and Nossa Senhora da Paz. Venture out of the city with trips to Miradouro da Boca do Inferno (in Sete Cidades) and Furnas (Parque Terra Nostra & Furnas). The adventure continues: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, kick back and relax at Praia de Santa Barbara, and get great views at Miradouro de Santa Iria.

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Philadelphia, USA to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 4 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Ponta Delgada. Traveling from Philadelphia in July, things will get little chillier in Ponta Delgada: highs are around 75°F and lows about 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) to allow time to fly to Porto.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Mindelo Beach and Praia do Carneiro. Do some cultural sightseeing at Palacio da Bolsa and Ribeira do Porto. There's much more to do: snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), and enjoy breathtaking views from Torre dos Clerigos.

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Getting from Ponta Delgada to Porto by flight takes about 3 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Ponta Delgada to Porto due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Ponta Delgada in August, expect slightly colder with lows of 58°F in Porto. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to fly to Lisbon.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): enjoy the sand and surf at Praia da ursa, tour the water at your own pace with Nosso Tejo, and then step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge. On the next day, admire the landmark architecture of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, then make a trip to Elevador de Santa Justa, and finally wander the streets of Alfama.

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You can fly from Porto to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Porto in August, you will find days in Lisbon are somewhat warmer (86°F), and nights are about the same (63°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.